The Minot State Beavers men's ice hockey is a college ice hockey program that represents Minot State University. The team competes in the ACHA Division I level as an independent team. The team hosted the ACHA national tournament at All Seasons Arena in 2000. Prior to 1984, the team was part of the NAIA, before the NAIA dropped ice hockey as part of their program. The team's head coach is Wyatt Waselenchuk.
| Minot State Beavers men's ice hockey | |
|---|---|
| University | Minot State University |
| Conference | ACHA DI Independent |
| Head coach | Wyatt Waselenchuk[1] 3rd season |
| Arena | Maysa Arena (1,500 seats) Minot, North Dakota |
| Colors | Green and red[2] |
| ACHA Tournament championships | |
| 2013, 2019, 2023 | |
| ACHA Tournament appearances | |
| 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 | |
History
edit2012–2013
editFreshmen Cody Hall, Brett Nespor, Bob Pond, Dallas Drysdale, Brody Haygarth, Ryan Curzon and Sam Benson joined the team in 2012. Transfers William Kinsman and Jordan Willert also joined the team in 2012. Defenseman, Kyle Stephens, returned to the team in 2012, after playing a year with the El Paso Rhinos.[3] The Beavers entered the ACHA Division 1 Tournament at Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville, Illinois in 2013. It was the team's fourth consecutive year in a row in the tournament.[4] The Beavers, seated third in the tournament, finished 26-4 on the year and have the fewest losses of tournament participants. The Beavers earned a first round bye. The Beavers defeated the Central Oklahoma Bronchos 5-0 is the second round on March 2, 2013.[5] The Beavers defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 5-4 in overtime in the quarter-finals on March 3, 2013.[6] The Beavers defeated the Ohio Bobcats 5-1 on March 5 to advance to the ACHA National Championship. The Beavers won the ACHA National Championship against Lindenwood Lions 9-5 on March 6.[7]
Awards
editThe Beavers had three ACHA All-Americans, Logan Herauf 3rd team, Nigel Dube 2nd team and Wyatt Waselenchuk 1st team.[8] Goalie Wyatt Waselenchuk was named 2013 ACHA Player-of-the-Year.[9] Head Coach Wade Regier was also named Coach-of-the-Year.[10]
Players
editCurrent roster
editAs of September 30, 2021.[11]
| No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Jake Bestul | Junior | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 1998-03-19 | Hibbing, Minnesota | Wisconsin–River Falls Falcons (NCAA) | — | |
| 4 | Paul O'Connor (A) | Senior | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 1996-02-13 | St. Peters, Missouri | Minot Minotauros (NAHL) | — | |
| 6 | Eric Soar | Junior | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 2000 lb (907 kg) | 1998-01-22 | Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan | Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) | — | |
| 10 | Jared Hamm | Freshman | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 1999-11-29 | Warman, Saskatchewan | Notre Dame Hounds (SJHL) | — | |
| 11 | Justin Metcalf | Senior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 1997-06-11 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Neepawa Natives (MJHL) | — | |
| 17 | Josh Pederson | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 155 lb (70 kg) | 2000-01-04 | White Rock, British Columbia | Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL) | — | |
| 21 | Payton Jerome | Freshman | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2000-06-02 | Regina, Saskatchewan | Notre Dame Hounds (SJHL) | — | |
| 24 | Austin Wieler | Junior | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 1999-11-29 | Laird, Saskatchewan | Notre Dame Hounds (SJHL) | — | |
| 27 | Reid Arnold | Freshman | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 173 lb (78 kg) | 2000-10-21 | Yorkton, Saskatchewan | Humboldt Broncos (SJHL) | — | |
| 28 | Landyn Cochrane (A) | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | 1997-04-05 | Russell, Manitoba | Virden Oil Capitals (MJHL) | — | |
| 31 | Tre Sortland | Freshman | G | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 2003-07-04 | Minot, North Dakota | Minot Magicians (NDHSAA) | — | |
| 33 | Riley Wallace | Sophomore | G | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | 2000-03-30 | Oak Lake, Manitoba | Virden Oil Capitals (MJHL) | — | |
| 37 | Jake Anthony | Freshman | G | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 1999-02-13 | Grande Prairie, Alberta | Dryden Ice Dogs (SIJHL) | — | |
| 44 | Connor Navrot | Senior | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 203 lb (92 kg) | 1997-04-20 | Warman, Saskatchewan | Swan Valley Stampeders (MJHL) | — | |
| 53 | Wayde Johannesson | Junior | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 197 lb (89 kg) | 1998-07-08 | Arnes, Manitoba | Selkirk Steelers (MJHL) | — | |
| 61 | Dalton Dosko | Junior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 1998-01-22 | Kenai, Alaska | La Ronge Ice Wolves (SJHL) | — | |
| 64 | Nick Doyle | Sophomore | D | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 171 lb (78 kg) | 1999-05-04 | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Waywayseecappo Wolverines (MJHL) | — | |
| 68 | Jordan Robertson | Junior | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | 1997-10-19 | Brandon, Manitoba | Revelstoke Grizzlies (KIJHL) | — | |
| 74 | Brayden Pawluk | Sophomore | D | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | 1999-06-23 | Teulon, Manitoba | Dauphin Kings (MJHL) | — | |
| 76 | Jagger Thiessen | Junior | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 150 lb (68 kg) | 1998-04-07 | Okotoks, Alberta | Okotoks Bisons (HJHL) | — | |
| 78 | Davis Sheldon (C) | Senior | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 1997-09-09 | Nanton, Alberta | Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) | — | |
| 82 | Carter Barley | Sophomore | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 186 lb (84 kg) | 1999-12-21 | St. Andrews, Manitoba | Portage Terriers (MJHL) | — | |
| 93 | Reece Henry | Freshman | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 167 lb (76 kg) | 2000-10-21 | Regina, Saskatchewan | Cranbrook Bucks (BCHL) | — | |
| 97 | Drew Carter (A) | Senior | F | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 1997-04-05 | Kelowna, British Columbia | Princeton Posse (KIJHL) | — |
References
edit- ^ "Wyatt Waselenchuk Named Head Coach of Minot State Men's Hockey". msubeavers.com. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Minot State University Athletics Brand and Graphic Standards (PDF). January 24, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ "Downtown Fall Festival".
- ^ "Downtown Fall Festival".
- ^ Bronchos end season with loss to Beavers
- ^ ACHA National Championship results
- ^ "Downtown Fall Festival".
- ^ "American Collegiate Hockey Association powered by GOALLINE.ca". Archived from the original on 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- ^ "American Collegiate Hockey Association powered by GOALLINE.ca". Archived from the original on 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- ^ "American Collegiate Hockey Association powered by GOALLINE.ca". Archived from the original on 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2013-06-20.
- ^ "2021-22 Men's Ice Hockey Roster". Minot State University. Retrieved September 23, 2021.